Thanks for the review link, MaryMo! I've been wondering about these too. A few years ago I had one that was a fabric covered hose, didn't "schrunch" up like this one does but was very lightweight. It was ok for awhile but eventually sprung holes in the inner hose, which wasn't very thick/strong. I tried to find another but couldn't then. I'd gotten it at Walmart. Last year I got one of those "curly" ones that straightens out when you use it and curls back up when empty. This new one looks tempting and the offer on their web site is 2 for $20, which I might just try. I feel better about it since reading the review. It does sound stronger than the first one I had.